Smart Home Week 2024
After years of challenges with interoperability, accessibility and price halting smart home devices from becoming the norm in every home, new technology and improved connectivity means the smart home of the future isn't quite as distant as it seemed five years ago.
Now is a fantastic time to start investing in your smart home, whether you want a smart light system to set the mood, a smart security system to monitor your home or smart air quality monitors to help keep your home fresh and comfortable.
Latest about smart home week 2024
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Ring Spotlight Cam Pro Solar review
By Jennifer Oksien published
The Ring Spotlight Cam Pro Solar is a green alternative to keeping the power source topped up, but is it worth the extra dollars? We find out...
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How to set up an Amazon Echo: top tips for your new Alexa speaker
By David Nield last updated
Here's a beginner's guide to getting started with a new Amazon Echo smart speaker.
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If Google’s rumored and mysterious new home device isn’t a new Nest Hub, I quit
By Josephine Watson published
Get your head in the game, Google
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How to use your smart lights as wake-up lights
By David Nield published
Make your mornings just a little bit more bearable by having your lights come on slowly, on a schedule.
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Don't want to wear a fitness tracker to bed? Here's how to track your sleep with Google Nest hub
By Matt Evans published
Google Nest Hub's little-known Sleep Sense feature is a cool trick even Alexa doesn't have. Here's how to start tracking your sleep.
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How to connect an Amazon Echo device to a Bluetooth speaker
By David Nield published
By connecting your smart Amazon speaker to another speaker, you can boost the quality of its audio output.
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This plant is secretly a smart air purifier with washable filters – and it connects to Alexa, too
By Josephine Watson published
This sustainable smart air purifier with washable filters is perfect for plant-lovers.
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The best Alexa Skills and commands: the most useful voice assistant tips and tricks
By Rowan Davies published
Even if you're an Amazon Echo pro, there are still ways to make Alexa smarter.
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